Press Releases

NEW ORLEANS – The NOPD is asking for the public’s assistance in locating and identifying a suspect wanted for simple robbery. The incident took place April 20, 2015 in the 2100 block of Louisiana Avenue.

NEW ORLEANS - The NOPD has obtained an arrest warrant for 34-year-old Shawn P. Baptiste, in connection with a shoplifting incident that occurred yesterday at the Dollar General located at 5700 Crowder Boulevard in New Orleans East.

NEW ORLEANS-- The NOPD is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect wanted in connection with an aggravated assault that occurred on Monday, April 13, 2015, in a restaurant parking lot in the 1500 block of Elysian Fields Avenue.

NEW ORLEANS, LA. – The NOPD is asking for the public’s assistance in locating 18-year-old James “Ponnie” Lewis and 17-year-old August Garnett who are wanted for charges including second degree murder of 40-year-old Cantrell Monday. The incident took place April 14, 2015, at the intersection of Alabo and Marias Street.

NEW ORLEANS - The NOPD is asking for the public’s assistance in locating and identifying a suspect who is wanted for shoplifting. The incident occurred March 28, 2015, inside of the Walgreens store located at 4200 Chef Menteur Highway.

NEW ORLEANS– The NOPD is investigating the fatal shooting of a male victim, who appears to be in his early 30’s. The name of the victim is being withheld pending notification of family members. The incident occurred in the 1900 block of Abundance Street.

NEW ORLEANS – The NOPD is asking for the public’s assistance in locating 60-year-old Glenn Ford, who was last seen by the reporting person, Alison McCrary getting on a bus in the 2100 block of Saint Bernard Avenue.

NEW ORLEANS – The NOPD is asking for the public’s assistance in locating 18-year-old Torriano Bartholomew who is wanted for two counts of aggravated assault. The incident took place April 21, 2015, in the 3300 block of Behrman Highway.

NEW ORLEANS— The Sunlight Foundation – a national, non-profit organization focused on government transparency and accountability – has touted the New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) as being “ahead of the curve” when it comes to making criminal justice data available and easily accessible to the public.